SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
POPPY DAYS! - Thursday,May 23rd and Friday, May 24th
Come out and help us distribute poppies to individuals at the train station on Thursday and Friday. We give out poppies at the Route 25/Broadway Station and the Route 59/Meridian Station, both in Aurora. Volunteers are asked to arrive by 5:30 am and finish by 7:00 am. Any and all individuals wanting to help can just show up. For more information, call us at (630) 474-5084.
MEMORIAL DAY - Monday, May 27th, 2019
Cemetery Visitations
Every year members of the Roosevelt - Aurora American Legion Post 84 visit four cemeteries to pay respects to the fallen veterans of our community. The members meet at the following:
8:00 a.m. at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery located at 675 U.S. 30, Aurora
9:00 a.m. at Annunciation Cemetery located at 1820 Church Road, Aurora
9:30 a.m. at St. Michael's Cemetery located on Route 25 at Mitchell Road, Aurora
10:00 a.m. at Rive Hills Memorial Park Cemetery located at 1650 S. River, Batavia, IL
8:00 a.m. at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery located at 675 U.S. 30, Aurora
9:00 a.m. at Annunciation Cemetery located at 1820 Church Road, Aurora
9:30 a.m. at St. Michael's Cemetery located on Route 25 at Mitchell Road, Aurora
10:00 a.m. at Rive Hills Memorial Park Cemetery located at 1650 S. River, Batavia, IL
Memorial Day Parade
The Roosevelt - Aurora American Legion Post 84 participates in this parade. The City of Aurora annually remembers and honors all the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Come and show your appreciation and support by participating in the parade.
- The pre-parade program begins at 11:15 a.m. at the Reviewing Stand in front of the David L. Pierce Art & History Center on Downer Place.
- The parade begins at 12:00 pm.
FOURTH (4th) OF JULY - Thursday, July 4, 2019
Independence Day Parade
The Roosevelt - Aurora American Legion Post 84 is honored for the past six years to be hosting the annual Independence Day parade in conjunction with the City of Aurora. This annual event draws between 7,000 to 10,000 spectators from not only the City of Aurora, but the surrounding communities and would not be possible without the support and commitment of our sponsors and volunteers. We are excited to continue this tradition for the 2018 Independence Day Parade! Please visit our sponsorship page for sponsorship opportunities.
Keeping with tradition, Post 84 will also participate in the selection of a Grand Marshal for the parade. Again we encourage our membership to participate in the nomination process. Please download the form and do either of the following, email to gmoga@aurora-il.org, fax to (630) 256-3379, mail to
44 E. Downer Place, Aurora, IL 60505 or take it to the Special Events / Grand Marshal Selection Committee at the same address.
Keeping with tradition, Post 84 will also participate in the selection of a Grand Marshal for the parade. Again we encourage our membership to participate in the nomination process. Please download the form and do either of the following, email to gmoga@aurora-il.org, fax to (630) 256-3379, mail to
44 E. Downer Place, Aurora, IL 60505 or take it to the Special Events / Grand Marshal Selection Committee at the same address.
The Application Deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 31st
11th Annual HISTORIC LaSALLE STREET AUTO SHOW - Sunday, August 18, 2019
The Roosevelt Aurora American Legion Post 84 has partnered with the Friends of LaSalle Street Historic Auto Row to provide the 2018 Historic LaSalle Street Auto Show. Please visit our Sponsorship Page for opportunities for your organization or company to be a partner this year.
Transport back in time and enjoy this auto show staged on the most historic street in downtown Aurora. Last year the auto show drew in hundreds of spectators and we expect the crowd to grow this year. Enjoy the vintage and classic cars, in addition to viewing military vehicles on display that you can sit in and take a picture. For more information on this great event, click here.
Transport back in time and enjoy this auto show staged on the most historic street in downtown Aurora. Last year the auto show drew in hundreds of spectators and we expect the crowd to grow this year. Enjoy the vintage and classic cars, in addition to viewing military vehicles on display that you can sit in and take a picture. For more information on this great event, click here.
VETERANS DAY - Monday, November 11, 2019
Parade
The annual Veterans Day parade is on November 11th with a parade kick off at 10:15 in Downtown Aurora. The parade will end at the GAR memorial hall with a 21 gun salute at exactly 11:00 am.
